COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a skilled line cook for Oregon Episcopal School in Portland. This role requires minimum 5 years of fine-dining line-cooking experience and strong knowledge of ethnic foods, food safety, and kitchen safety.

You will prepare high-quality items, ensure correct portioning and temperatures, and support production planning and record-keeping. The position includes full-time or part-time schedules, competitive pay of $19.00–$23.00 per hour, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fine-dining line-cooking experience.
• Proficient knowledge of ethnic foods, food safety and kitchen safety.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.

Skills

Fine-dining line-cooking

Job description

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times. Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules. Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, ensuring food is at the correct temperature, attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items. Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods. Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed. Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required. Reports needed maintenance or incidents to supervisor. Attends in‑service and safety meetings. Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers. Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• The use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of fine‑dining line‑cooking experience.
• Proficient knowledge of ethnic foods, food safety and kitchen safety.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Location and Schedule

Location: Oregon Episcopal School – 6300 Southwest Nicol Road, Portland, OR 97223. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time – Saturday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM or Monday through Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. More details upon interview.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $19.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour.

Benefits: Full‑time and part‑time positions offer a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and auto/home program. Full‑time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts. Paid and unpaid time‑off benefits are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appétit maintains a drug‑free workplace.